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Happy October.
To support you in being F.I.R.S.T. (Future-Ready. Innovative. Relevant. Strategic. Trusted.), here's 1 tip and 1 quote.
1. The F.I.R.S.T. Tip
Today, with hybrid or flexible working becoming commonplace, the risk of working in silos has become more significant. It feels harder to build relationships, forge trust and deepen collaboration. This could be felt even more keenly when your team is geographically dispersed. But high team trust is a vital key to high performing teams.
So how can we forge team trust easily? Here are three simple and powerful ways:
1. Create a Communication Cadence : Establish channels for communication to ensure that everyone is on the same page. Schedule regular video calls, team meetings, and one-on-one check-ins. Facilitate the meeting to create space for people to be heard, whilst advancing the agenda. Set the intention for open communication and active listening.
2. Set Clear Expectations: Ambiguity breeds mistrust. Be clear about expectations and create the space for your team members to clarify them. You create greater empowerment when people get to co-create a way to track and measure progress. When everyone knows their role and what is expected of them, it fosters a sense of accountability and reliability.
3. Cultivate Team Bonding: Nourish trust by building and deepening personal connections. Whether your team meets virtually or in-person, regularly schedule team bonding activities such as team-building games, fun ice breakers, etc. These moments of connection help team members get to know each other on a more personal level, which, in turn, strengthens trust.
Building trust in requires deliberate effort. When trust is established, teams can thrive, collaborate effectively, and achieve their goals, regardless of their modes of working.
Tip: High performing teams don’t leave trust to chance.
2.The F.I.R.S.T. Quote
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